Oregon’s new drug policy is a step in the right direction
Nick Alford argues Oregon is acting as a trailblazer for drug reforms in America.
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University of Warwick announces arrangements for rest of term following government announcement on Monday
The University of Warwick has outlined arrangements for the remainder of Term 2 and provisional plans for Term 3, following the government’s announcement on Monday.
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Covid recession ‘may force universities to cut overseas fees’
UK universities have considered introducing flexible degree models for international students in order to sustain overseas recruitment due to the pandemic-related recession.
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Why did the country stop clapping for the NHS?
The NHS staff have been on the frontlines of a global pandemic that has brought the country to its knees. During March of 2020, the UK seemed to be fuelled by the positivity that if we banded together we could tackle the virus. Whilst we sat at home, NHS staff...
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Look them in the eyes and tell them you voted Conservative
For the past month, the government has been running adverts on television and social media platforms based around emotional messaging of ‘look into my eyes’. The backdrop consists of Covid-19 patients coupled with a voiceover pleading the viewer to ‘never bend the rules’ or ‘always keep a safe distance’. These...
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If I could meet any author: Khaled Hosseini
Ellie Baker celebrates the works of Afghan-American novelist, activist and humanitarian Khaled Hosseini (The Kite Runner) as the author she would most like to meet.
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Essential Listening: Foals’ B-sides
Reflecting on their past successes is the formula for Foals' future triumphs, Millie Woodrow writes as she reviews 'CCTV Sessions', the band's collection of intimate and stripped-back performances of past music.
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LGBT+ History Month: ‘football’s culture is not a welcoming one’
February 2021, 52 years on from the Stonewall riots in America, we celebrate the annual LGBT+ History month. The date of writing, 19 February, is also of significance, as this marks what would have been the 60th birthday of football’s first openly gay man, Justin Fashanu. Once his coming out...
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Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open, dominates Medvedev in final
Novak Djokovic has won his ninth Australian Open title with an impressive defeat of Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, in a breath-taking and assured performance that showcased just why he is the king of Melbourne Park. The much-touted battle of age against experience never really manifested, and all predictions of a long...
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Hogwarts on the small screen: could a ‘Harry Potter’ TV show work?
Heloise Patin questions the potential of a 'Harry Potter' TV series, exploring five different possibilities for the plot of the new series, while expressing the need to maintain the magic of the Wizarding World.
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Grenfell survivors are yet to receive justice
Shannon McGuigan argues the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's virtual hearings are not offering survivors the closure they need.
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Podcast: Australian Open review
Luke James is joined by deputy sport editor Sam Warner to discuss the implications of the Australian Open. Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic secured the singles title – but what does that mean for the GOAT race and Serena Williams’ future? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers’...
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The impact of colourism on beauty standards
Ishraq Subhan writes about the harmful impact and roots of colourism, reflecting on his own experiences and how colourism perpetuates racist beauty standards.
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